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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

FUNNY ideas some people enter
tain concerning the vital matter of
wages, particularly when their polit-
ical predictions are consulted.
Two weeks ago a Frostburg gen.
tleman remarked that eff Congress
cuts down the tariff Congress will
reduce wages correspondingly."
When short time later, in discuss
ing another branch of the same sub
ject, he said "wages cannot be regu-
lated by law" he either forgot that
the tariff can be raised or lowered
only by law, or that he made the re-
mark at all.
In spite of the contradiction both
expressions are measurably true, and
both go to- warn us of the danger of
tampering by legislation even remote
ly with q matter that should be left
solely within the domain of private
contract.
A few days ago prospectus of
proposed laws was promulgated by a
representative body of knights of
Labor in Baltimore as needed and
demanded by the organized working
men of this State.
But let us go slow. Each PROPOSE
ton, enacted into law, if not actually
unconstitutional, would affect the re-
latlons of employer and employee
more or less nearly. The natural law
of wage-giving and wage taking, in
all cases based upon definite agree
mcnt as to time, character, quality or
amount of work, is quite perfect in
all the equities of freedom to employ
Or not to employ, liberty to work or
not to work. An artificial law, how
ever, coming in to supply some sup
posed defect of the old arrangement,
raises at once an issue between the
parties which involves a portion of
the wages paid and received. Two
such laws will double the trouble,
three treble it, and so on. Let this
law favor labor, the employer, who is
the personal representative of the
capital invested, will seek some COM
pensation for the discrimination
against him. He we'll knows that
while law may impair his ability to
pay wages, it cannot compel him to
pay beyond his ability.
Whatever reprisal he makes nulli-
ties the law and reacts to labor's loss
financially. Worse than all are the
sore spots left at the points of collis-
ion.
1t is the solemn judgment of this
paper, therefore, that all laws affect
ing wages, other than those we have
to secure their collection, are rank
delusions and snares. Like the great
natural law of gravltation, which,
holding all things close to the bosom
of old earth, is finally infiexible, so
does the other great natural law of
demand regulate the rate and cost of
supply. Water may be pumped up
hill, but 1t will sooner or later get
down again.
We have been referring particular
ly to the danger of State legislation,
but our remarks will apply with
nearly equal fo:ce to national law
making. 1t is sensitive subject for
even Congress, with its wide sweep of
great interests. BY wise legislation,
however, it may stimulate industry
and its compensations, or by unwise
enactments depress them.
But tie ingenuity of craftsmanship
which can devise scheme that will
successfully regulate by law the
wages of the people has not yet ap-
peared on the earth.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

PEOPLE who grumble about the
lack of water should remember that
every discomfort has its compensa-
tons. For instance, we are not
groaning under the horrors of a per-
petual commission.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

Married--At st. Johns rectory,
Wednesday afternoon, June %, 1887,
by Rev. Alexander C. Haverstick, Mr..
JOHN O. J. GREEN to Miss ANNIE,
daughter of the late John Morrison,
both of Barton.
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w HOLE No. S21.
Death Of am Old Cttfzem.-Pcter

Death Of am Old Cttfzen.-Pcter
Payne, proprietor of the Grand Central
hotel, this place, died Thursday even
ing at 9:45 o'clock after an illness of
about three days. He was 90 years,
4 months and days old. In 1S47,
August 20, he married Miss Lydia
Cation, Of Berkeley Springs, who now
survives him with two children viii
liam Payne, of Payne & Co., grocers,
and Mrs. Laura Parker, both Of this
place. Mr.. Payne drove the govern
ment stage coach about IL years on the
National Pike. Soon after his mar
riago he embarked In the hotel bus
mess, in which he remained, excepting
brief interval, until he died. He
was mayor of the town from May l,
1884, to May l, 1885, and was q good
officer. He will be missed by large
circle of friends here at home, and by
none more than the travelling public.
County Ne,cs.-A dwelling at Mt.
Savage belonging to F. w. Larue, of
this place, and occupied by David
Thomas, a former resident of Frost
burg, took fire from a defective fue
Monday afternoon and was totally
destroyed. Most of the contents were
saved, except considerable quantity
of clothing. belonging to the inmates,
and which, owing to the rapidity with
which the the flames spread, could not
be reached in time for removal.
J. w. Parker, of Eckhart, attending
Perdue University, Indiana, and DAN
iel Krapf, jr., of same place, a stu
dent of Gettysburg (Pa.) college, are
at home.
j. W. S. Cochrane, formerly school
examiner, now lawyer, recently fell
from horse and injured his thigh
near Cambridge, this State. lie is
at his residence in Cumberland and
doing we'll.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

The race for the democratic nomi-
nation for governor grows interesting
if not farcical.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02
The Levy Ltst.-This in

The Levy Ltst.-This important
document appears on our third page.
Whether cosidered in an administra-
tive or clerical sense, or both, it is, we
believe, as fair and clear a statement
of county expenses as could have been
made at this time. The commissioners
and clerk, therefore. may congratulate
themselves upon the superiority of the
work, just as the JOURNAL felicitates
itself upon presenting it to the public
eye in typographical shape unap-
preached in excellence by any that has
preceded it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

b. B.-Tho Frostburg baseball as
sociation is one of the things that
were; so is the enclosure and SO the
grand stand. The strike of 1886
was more than the institution could
stand. And all along the Creek, and
even as far back as Cumberland, base
ball has not looked we'll since. AS an
amusement it does not hold its color
well before labor strike. It grows
into a pale, jaundiced and brindle
green.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

.4ccident.-John Bowen had hand
badly mashed by fall of breast coal in
Miller mine Thursday morning.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

TELL us, ye sultry winds, that
through our whiskers blow, do ye
not know some shady spot, where
waters hardly fow-some clamorous
retreat. some city on high ground,
where business ever rules, and water
is scarcely found?
The loud winds dwindled to sim
ply this, (and sighed in sadness) as
they said 'Tis this metropolis"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

The town is threatened with a
dearth of water.
A correspondent elsewhere details
how far the supply has fallen off, and
foreshadows a day not long hence
when the town will be practically
dry.
This IN spite Of the fact that a
rainy season of q months duration
has but recently passed.
Sooner or later his suggestion Of a
popular movement to compel the
water company to carry out its pro-
posed object will have to be put in
motion-the sooner the better.
For SO long as-the works are run
for revenue only so long will they be
an aggravation and a disgrace.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

Re't0to"s.-Rev. William Butler, D.
d., delivered a lecture in the M. E.
Church, this place, Friday evening of
last week to a large audience. Mis-
sionary life and experiences in India
made up an interesting story, The
lecturer enjoyed close attention and
the collection in aid of missions at the
close was a generous one.
Rev. &. H. Rockev, of Columbia,
Indiana, preached to large congrega-
tions in the English Lutheran church
last Sunday, and all we're pleased
with the matter and manner of his
discourses.
Rev. S. G. Ferguson, presiding elder
of Moorefield district, Baltimore con-
ference, NJ. E. Church, South, passed
through Frostburg Tuesday.
1t was announced during the week
that Rev. j. NJ. Clymer, of Keyser.
W. Va, would preach in the Presby-
terian church Friday evening, July
1st, at 8 o'clock.
M. E. Church, South, tomorrow
Sunday 1890 a. m.-'For they know
his voice." 1880 p.m.-"What must l
do to be savedf"
Rev. G. G. Baker, presiding elder
of Cumberland district, Baltimore con-
ference, NJ. E. Church, accompanied
Rev. DR.. William Butler in the latter's
tour of the churches in this section.
At a congregational meeting of the
English Lutheran church, held last
Sunday Immediately after the service,
Rev. C. H. Rockey, of Columbia city,
Ind, was unanimously elected pastor.
He will preach again tomorrow Sun
day. morning and evening.
PersonaL- William H. Carson,
formerly of Frostburg, was married on
the 18th inst. at Taylor, Texas. Miss
Kate Keene, of that place, is the very
fortunate bride. Will. is one of the
most promising of tho young men rep
resenting our place abroad, and it
counts greatly to his credit that he has
set an example SO good to the other
absentees. He is a son of our towns.
man, John N. Carson.
W. B. Jones, of Youngstown, Ohio,
q former Frostburger, sends US a
pictorial copy Of the Neps. Register, of
that city, from which we judge that
about four years ago Youngstown was
a rustler.
Robert L. Somerville, of Barton, has
received the appointment Of assistant
superintendent of the Georges Creek
coal and iron company, ciee William
S. Douglas, deceased. Mr.. S. is
clever, capable young man and we'll
qualified to fill the place of his lament
ed predecessor.
C.J, Otto, of New Germany, was in
town Thursday.
Charles D. Mcmillan and Miss Me-
thissa P. Merrill, both of Borden Shaft,
were married Thursday of last week.
Rev. c. H. Rockey resembles very
strikingly Col. Henry Kid Douglas, of
Hagerstown, and Col. Douglas is a
handsome man.
John ]. Dillon, of st. Mary's semin-
ary, Baltimore, and Edward Donahue,
of st. Charles college, Ellicott city,
have reached their homes here to spend
the annual vacation.
Miss Laura Lesser, of Baltimore, is
visiting the family of H. Bear.
Abraham Jandorf, of New York, is
In town on a visit to his parents.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02
"STARLIGHT," writing from Frost

burg to the Homecoming Star, says:
Among many other things that have
come under my observation is, the
JOURNAL has endorsed many (my)
views in calling this the metropolis.
The JOURNAL begs pardon, but in
the interest of "Starlight's" auto
biography 1t must affirm that Frost
burg was dubbed "the metropolis"
long before starlight" caught
cacOethes scri6endi. Hence, in a lit
erary sense we are not holding fast
to anything that is behind.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

The JOURNAL feels sure that
"Old Regime" while solid in his
"recollections of experience" is clean
off in charging it with partiality for
any business.
1t is quite certain also that "New
Regime" did not design his article
as "Old Regime" wants to make it
appear.
Be that as it may, the JOURNAL
was not "caught in trap" nor is it
under any provocation, nor in any
attitude for squealing.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

Jackson, of the Eastern Shore, ant
Roberts, of Carroll, appear to com
pete closely for the lead.
A few counties, Allegany among
the number, evince consuming am
bition to cast vote for some tail-end
candidate.
The best man for the place so fal
named resides IN Baltimore. He is
mayor of the city, and his name is
James Hodges.
Born poor, he has grown into one
Of the most splendid types of self.
made men in this country.
The builder of his own fortune,
business and political, he yet found
time to cultivate habits of thought,
grace of speech and sleight of deliv-
cry until to-day the addresses of the
merchant Orator, prepared and i'm
promptu, are alike the forensic Pile
nomena of the age.
With such nominee and the can
vass he could make, the democratic
party could poll more votes to the
square mile than under any other
auspices.
THIS is the way the London Nevs
informs its readers respecting the
haunts and habits of the American
Indians:
The Indians now performing in the
American Wild West exhibition are
principally from the territory of
Allegany, wild district lying between
Conoeocheague and Maryland, and
not far from Milwaukee. The Indians
are caught in traps set on the banks of
the Potomac river. They are baited, an
American tells US, with very peculiar
fluid called "Jersey lightning" The
Indians are very fond of it. They
smell it afar off, are tempted into the
traps and caught. Our informant says
that some of the Indians thus caught
are used for cigar signs IN Cumberland,
place where soft coal is manufac-
tnred.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

The Coal Trade. record of
shipments from the Georges Creek coal
region for the week ending Saturday,
June 25, 1887, closed as follows:
Total tons for week. 40 10
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-07-02

BoYs couldn't our old club have slaughter
ed Cumberland?-Lonaconing Revie~.
1t mought, and then, again, it
moughtn't. This living on the glory
of the past is mighty fine thing for
the glory, but poor for those that SUBJ
sist on it. Shut up, up there, and send
down nine that can defeat the club
here, and don't talk about the what
might have been ; it's too sad.-Cum-
berland Times.
Don't be discouraged, Lonaconing.
Tell them it is mighty indigestible
glory that has no past.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-12
EXPLODED.
The tScrap.ROOk - Story of n
COntempOry.

The IS .sScrap-Rook Story of n
:. COntempory.
A day or two ago contemporary
contained very vived description of
the search of James M. Merithew of
Oakland, for his wife, who was al
legged to have eloped with a man
named Speers. In relation to this
story the following comes from Oak
land which shows how much truth
there was in it:
"The sensational story telegraphed
TO a morning journal from Los An
geles concerning the elopement of the
wife of James NJ. Merithew, said to be
an ex-foreman in an Oakland laundry,
near the race track, is as much mys-
terry to Oaklanders, as no doubt it is
to the people of Los Angeles. Meri-
thew is unknown, and the number on
Castro street, where it was alleged he
resided, does not exist. The villain
OF the sensation, one DR.. Speers, a
dentist, never did business in this
city, and, in fact, never was heard Of.
There is not now, nor never has been,
an oil dealer named Wassam in Oak
land, and no lady of that name ever
married, according to the records,
any one in Alameda county by the
name of Merithew. The CARROTS are
also myths. The Oakland police think
that the story is hoax"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-12
NEWS NOTES.

A false alarm of fire was turned in
yesterday morning from fire box
No. Is.
A Prohibition convention will be
held in Opera House hall on Monday
evening.
Transfers Of real estate yesterday
amounted to $175, 1866, and were 119
in number.
The trial jury of the United States
District Court was yesterday dismissed
for the term.
There will be grand opening and
promenade concert at Meyberg Bros
new crystal palace, on Main street,
this evening.
The case of Rivera, charged with
killing Juan Espinosa, was continued
in Judge Cheney's court yesterday
until the 28th instant.
The Band OF Hope will take part in
the temperance service at the pavil-
ion, Sunday evening, November 18th.
Allmembers are desired to be pres
ent.
Dan Munroe, the burglar who was
connected with Dan Sheely in several
house-breaking affairs, was sentenced
Yesterday to eighteen months at
Folsom.
H. B. Weston was yesterday tried
and convicted, in the United States
Court, for rohbing the postoffice at
Fresno OF postage stamps. He will
be sentenced to-day.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Benedict left
for San Quentin yesterday, in charge
of the three men convicted of robbery
and larceny. Monroe goes to Folsom
and Hazelman and Forrest to San
Quentin.
Captain Fletcher lost bunch OF
keys belonging to the City Jail yester-
dav. There are two prison keys, one
door key, one handcuf key, one fire.
No. 108, one Jail key and several
private keys belonging to his house.
George Ham ct al, the five sea-
men charged by Mr.. Ed. H. Carpen-
ter with aiding. counseling and en-
tfcing aeamen to secrete sailors for
purpose of desertion. were acquitted
by a jury in Judge Austin's court yes
terday.
Two painters at work in Meyberg
Bros. new store, on Main street, got
into difficulty about wages and came
to blows. They were separated by
the contractor, Mr.. Barker, who told
them discharge awaited either who
renewed the difficulty. No arrests
were made.
George Mccormick sold suit OF
clothes yesterday to Martin, Of s
Also street.. Martin as soon as he
found out the clothes had been stolen
.swore out a warrant for his arrest
Officer Leverich caught and charged
Mccormick with robbery. He will
shaxe q hearing this morning before
Judge Austin.
=. William Simon, driver OF Express
No. 60S, left a valise, a basket and a
bundle OF blankets at the Police Sta
ton yesterday, which he stated had
been given him by lady to take to
her house. but she left without giving
him her place of residence, and being
at a loss to know what to do with
them he left them at the station to be
identified by the owner.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-12
GUARDlAN'> ) SALE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
IN pursuance to an order of the Superior
Court of the county of Los Angeles, st tie of
California, made and entered ON the 10th
day of November, 1887, in the matter of the
estate and guardianship of Angelo Z. Bene-
dict, minor. the undersigned, Guardian of
the person and estate of said minor, will
sell ut private sale, and subject to cOnfirma-
ton by said Court, to the highest bidder,
on or after Wednesday, November 3Oth,
1887, all the right. title and intert st of said
named minor in and To the following de-
scribed land to wit: Beginning at stake in
the north line of section ID township /
south, range ] 3 west, s. B. NJ. distant 252O
feet from the northeast corner of said section,
running thence south $50 feet to stake:
thence running west 4S4 feet to a stake:
thence running north $50 feet, aud thence
4s4 feet to the point of beginning and con-
tanning about five acres of land: the interesr
of the said minor therein being an undiyid
ed one sixth 80
Terms and conditions of sale 10 nor
cest. cash on acceptance of bid, balance on
confirmation of the Superior Court and exc
cution of deed. Bids In writing may be do
livered to the undersigned or filed in the
Office OF the Clerk of said Court
T. Z BENEDICT
Guardian of the person and estate OF Angelo
r. Benedict, minor. n12-2w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-12
.Persanal Mention.

.yJ.D. Phillips left on the 80 train
yesterday for the north. -.
Rev. A. j. Meyers went north last
evening on the 7:30 train.
Mr.. D. D. Clemence, Jr., of Boston,
arrived, in the city yesterday.
i L. Carr, of the Boston Herald, is a
.visitor to this part of the State.
- Mr.. W. A. Jones, Of Llewellyn, is in
the city, and is stopping at the st.
Charles.
+ Mr.. Geo. M. Holton has returned
home, after an extended visit through
sthe State.
Z. G. Donnell, OF the Somerville
Journal. arrived in the city on the
last Phillips excursion.
. Allen Pollock, of Glasgow, and cor
respondent of the New York Sunday
Courier, is visiting this part of the
State. H.
Boyle Workman, son of Mayor
Workman. has returned from three
months vacation spent at the North,
where he has many friends.
j. H. Book has returned from the
East, where visited Minneapolis, Du-
buque, Chicago, Buffalo, New York,
Newark, Philadelphia and Washing
ton.
Mr.. James P. Mccarthy is on a trip
to Lake Elsinore and the Murrietta
country. He will probably visit San
Diego and return about Thursday
next.
Mrs. Belle G. Greene, of Nashua,
New Hampshire, author of ga New
England Conscience, IA New Eng
land Idyl" and other books, is in the
city taking notes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-12
Fine Arts-A Great Exhibition.

There will be an opportunity in q
few days for our fine art lovers to see
the finest collection OF water-color
paintings ever brought together in
this county. Many Of our citizens
who have recently built fine houses
will have a chance to decorate them
with fine works of art. The prevail
ing custom of decorating our homes
with the dark, ch draperies OF the
Orient, in the form Of portieres rugs,
etc., gives the brilliant water color
large advantage over it's rival in oil:
This city never has had a collection OF
works OF art. Just fancy in Los Ange-
les original wo ks by Turner, Prout,
Coploy Fielding: David Cox, Cater
mole, Sir John Gilbert and hundreds
Of the greatest names in English,
French, Italian. Dutch and Flemish
art. The exhibition will open No
vember l4th, at Armory Hall.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-12
AGrand Art Saie-PrOgresstve Los
Angeles.

The first genuine art sale for this beaun-
full city of ours will take place during this
month. VIM. H. Keith is one of the great
painters of America, and several OF his
works in Europe and in our own country
have commanded as high as five thousand
dollars. Many of them grace prominent
private galleries at home and abroad. he
proposes to send valuable collection OF his
paintings here for exhibition and to be cata-
logued for public sale. Mr.. Keith's decision
rested upon the consent OF the Southern
California Land Company, of Baker Block,
to undertake this very important commits
sion. The manager of the company was for
many years the president of the Art Associ-
alton of San Francisco, his judgment in
matters of art ranks very high, and he Will
give his valuable services, con dmore, to aid
the distinguished painter. Mr.. Keith's rep
utation increases with the years; this sale OF
his work will be one of wonderful interest to
our citizens, and cannot but prove merited
success. - ------~-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-12
x,ng Of the Orange Belt.

Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company has
a large tract of foothill lands now ON the
market at less than half the price at which
other lands are now selling. Only $3.50 to
1900 per acre Terms one-third cash,
balance one and two years, eight per cent
interest. Strike quick while you have the
opportunity. Only limited amount for sale
at this price. For full information address
Compton e. Shively, 55 N. Spring street, Los
Angeles, or San Bernardino, California.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-12
RiRltO.

The town for health and for beauty; three
and, half miles from San Bernardino. A
large hotel will soon be completed, an ele-
CANT depot and many fine residences, Messrs
Bonebrake, Howes and Gov. Merrill are each
building a $5, 900 residence. motor road
will be built at once from San Bernardino to
Rialto. For full particulars address, Lewis
shively, SIS N. Spring street, Los Angeles, or
Compton & Shively, San Bernardino, Cali
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-12
NOTICE
To shc Taxpayers of Les Angeles
County,.

To she Taxpayers of Les Angeles
County.
State and county taxes for the fiscal
wear 1878 are due, and payable at
the Office Of the County Tax Collector,
corner Temple and New High streets,
in the city Of Los Angeles, on and
after Monday, the 7th day of Novem-
Der, 1887.
Taxes will be delinquent at G
O'Clock P. M, on Monday, the 26th
day of December, 1887, and unless
paid prior thereto, 5 per cent. will be
added to the amount.
j. A. CRAWFORD,
County Tax Collector.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-12
Tickets for the Pavilion Free.

Every customer to-day gets theater tickets
for nothing.
The Webster Brady company play at the
Pavilion Monday night. aud we will send
free of charge. Our arrangements made
with the management of the company admit
all bearers of our tickets to any part OF the
house. da7 or night.
This is unquestionsbly the most novel
advertisement ever known.
See us to-day.
HEADQUARTERS BooT AND SHOE HOUSE,
209 North Main street.